Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Henley Street
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Henley Street from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
About our roof survey in Henley Street
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and people most often book us about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
In a small place like Henley Street, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Henley Street (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Henley Street, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Roof surveys in Henley Street: local notes
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Living close to Camer Park Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Sole Street station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like Cobham Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Henley Street is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cover Henley Street and the rest of Kent. Henley Street is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the DA13 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Henley Street include Luddesdown (1 mile south), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west), Round Street (1 mile north-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Henley Street
In Henley Street, that means homes and buildings near Camer Park Country Park, Meopham School and The Cock pub. Henley Street’s nearest station is Sole Street station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Gravesham Community Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Henley Street include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any damp patches when booking
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Places near Henley Street
Also in Henley Street
Landlord and commercial surveys in Henley Street
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
FAQs for Henley Street
How do I find out if my home in Henley Street is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Henley Street within the area you cover?
Yes, Henley Street is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we look at them closely.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Around Henley Street, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Henley Street
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What affects the price in Henley Street
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.